pennywhistle

Definitions of pennywhistle
  1. noun
    an inexpensive fipple flute
    synonyms: tin whistle, whistle
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    type of:
    fipple flute, fipple pipe, recorder, vertical flute
    a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece
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